Join us on February 18 from noon to 4pm.
We’re having fun and helping local charities and good causes.

Get all the details on our Events Page by clicking here: click!

The Black Lotus will be offering $3 pints, a free buffet featuring wings, potato skins, stuffed mushrooms and tomatoes and several other delicious snacks to pair with your handcrafted pints! This is also your chance to renew your year long membership for only $25 or upgrade to a lifetime membership for just $100! Five TV’s will be tuned in to the game in the Lotus and the Drive In. You can also book a Tee time for Superbowl Sunday and golf while you cheer your favorite team on and receive $10 off your first hour of golf during the game!

Renshaw Lounge now -new & improved- has 13 televisions and has regular specials planned for game day.

Moose Winooski, another downtown favorite, will also have specials and all 5 tv’s tuned into the game.

L. Brooks Patterson, County Executive

What is OakGreen?

OakGreen is an initiative to share information, encourage collaboration and connect Oakland County residents, businesses and communities to resources that can advance environmental stewardship, economic growth and strong communities.

The mission of OakGreen is to provide businesses, communities and residents the knowledge and tools to be more sustainable, reduce expenses, and embrace the “Triple Bottom Line”.

Workshops

Oakland County’s OakGreen program is sponsoring a series of Energy Efficiency Workshops throughout the county in partnership with the WARM Training Center. The workshops will offer ideas on how residents and businesses can save money by becoming more energy efficient. Oak Park, Orion and Wixom will each host a free workshop for residents and one for the business community in the upcoming weeks as listed below.

Oak Park – Community Center
Business workshop – Tuesday, January 17 8:30-10:30 am
Residential workshop – Thursday, January 19, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Address: 14300 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park (west of Coolidge, between 9 & 10 Mile Roads)
Registration at 248-691-7555
WARM workshop brochure – Oak Park

Orion – Orion Township Hall
Business workshop – Wednesday, February 8, 9:30-11:30 am
Residential workshop – Wednesday, February 8, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Address: 2525 Joslyn Road
Registration at: pshults@oriontownship.org
WARM workshop brochure – Orion

Wixom – Community Center
Business workshop – Wednesday, January 25, 9:00-11:00 am
Residential workshop – Tuesday, January 24, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Address: 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, 48393
Registration at 248-624-2850, via fax at 248-960-3090 or via the web at www.wixomparksandrec.com
WARM workshop brochure – Wixom

Improvements at Black Lotus Brewery! A new and improved kitchen area has beencompleted and a new bar area too! Watch for a new menu in the spring. In the meantime, daily specials on are on the menu.

Tuesday, January 10

Parking! Changes are underway!

Signs are now posted in the ACO parking lot changing the lot from private to municipal parking. ACO has agreed to a trial period where the parking is made available to all downtown customers. The city, in turn, will provide snow plowing. A small price to pay for a big return. Thanks ACO!

The DDA and business owners met last week to discuss proposed permit parking areas for employees and time limit parking signage.

We’ll keep you posted on changes…stay tuned!

Sunday, January 8

Work begins at Black Lotus to improve the kitchen area. Kitchen will be closed for the week while construction is underway. Watch for a new & improved kitchen and menu!

Thursday, December 22

We held our regular DDA meeting yesterday at Leon & Lulu and immediately following the meeting was a Volunteer Appreciation Party. What a great time – fun place, good food, and great people! We really do appreciate everyone that gives their time to help make a great downtown.

Tuesday, December 6

The holiday season has kicked into high gear in the downtown businesses! Leon & Lulu is bursting with gift items and decorations, Hips & Regeneration are chock full of festive outfits, and the restaurants – whether breakfast, lunch or diners – have people holding holiday get-togethers. So much fun!

All the business festivity will help compensate for the lack of outdoor decorating this year. Until the ongoing issues with the streetlights are resolved we were advised to postpone adding decorations to them for this year. Looking forward to next year!

Monday, November 28

Small Business Saturday was a blast! We walked into all of the businesses with Santa and thanked shoppers for coming downtown. We were especially pleased to find that the majority of shoppers were aware of Small Business Saturday and the importance of shopping small businesses. The message is catching on – Shopping Small makes a Huge Difference.

We had so much fun tagging along with Santa and listening to the Christmas wishes of the kids, both big and small. Especially fun was watching parents eyes when Santa asked kids what was on the top of their list….a puppy or a pony?! Ha, that got attention!

Santa had a surprise visitor too. His Mini Me came downtown to join in the fun.

Monday, November 14

Another new business moving to Downtown Clawson. LC Luggage will be offering luggage and leather goods. Soon to open at 25 S. Main Street.

Saturday, November 5

November already! The holidays are approaching fast. On the good news side, both Village Shoe Inn and the new addition to Renshaw Lounge should be open for business. Good times for the downtown!

Thursday, October 27

The owners of the Village Shoe Inn appeared before the Planning Commission this week and soon will be re-opening at 250 E. 14 Mile Road. They left Clawson for a time to focus on their other locations and the building was leased to Republic Bank. Now, the lease is up and they are coming back! Oh boy, shoe shopping!

Sunday, October 23

Forty two businesses have decorated scarecrows and they are all up on the streetlights now. Most of the pictures are posted on our Facebook page and the remainder will go up tomorrow. Then the voting will begin! Help us decide the winner…your vote counts!

Wednesday, October 19

Monday was a bit blustery but clear and sunny so we took advantage and went about installing some of the scarecrows. The remainder will go up on Friday when the weatherman says it will quit raining.

Be sure to get out, walk around and prepare to vote for your favorite!

Many thanks to the volunteers that helped……you guys rock!

Sunday, October 16

The annual Clawson Fire Department Open House is today from 12 to 3. Take the kids!

Saturday, October 15

Had fun at the Costume Swap Today! So many kids left with new duds for Halloween. Much deliberation in those young, determined minds but all ended up finding the perfect selection. Lots of fun…can’t wait for next year! Thanks to Regeneration for hosting the Swap! Can’t believe we forgot to take photos

Saturday, October 15

Rain and high winds forced a rain delay on the plans for putting up scarecrows in the downtown today  The forecast says sun for Monday so we’ll tackle it then.

Here’s a photo of the ‘before’. This is how they were delivered to the businesses. And, wow, wait till you see the ‘after’. We have some extremely talented folks in our downtown. There’s some real competition in the contest this year.

Costume Swap starts at noon today at Regeneration!

Thursday, October 13

So excited that Leon & Lulu has purchased the old Clawson Theater building since Mary Liz and Steve understand the importance of ‘adaptive re-use’. The building will regain the look and character of the old building, preserving its character while being repurposed into retail space.

It will be so fun to see this piece of Clawson history return to life!

Tuesday, October 11

So excited to have another of our vacant properties ready to take on new life. Village Shoe Inn is preparing to open at 250 E. 14 Mile Road. The building was leased out to Republic Bank while the Village Shoe Inn owners consolidated and focused on their other properties. Excited about the new energy in our downtown, the Village Shoe Inn is returning!

Oh joy…shoe shopping!

Saturday, October 8

Scarecrow delivery began today. The businesses will have all week to decorate and we hang them up next Saturday. We’re doing things a little different this time and it’s going to be great!

Friday, October 7

Wow, what a busy week! The press conference on Wednesday was a blast! We had a terrific turnout and showed our best to representatives from communities throughout Oakland County and county government officials.

Food tastings were provided by Moose Winooski, Clawson Grill, Lim’s Palace, Due Venti, Noble Fish, Grumpy’s and a particularly innovative breakfast pizza from Renshaw Lounge. We all know pizza is good for breakfast but a pie with ham and bacon, then topped by eggs…yum!

We really started things off right when the Clawson High School Marching Band came strutting in playing the Clawson fight song. Now, that’s the way to start an event!

Adding to the excitement, Mary Liz Curtin announced that she and her husband have purchased the old Clawson theater building next to Leon & Lulu and will be renovating the building to retain the character and feel of the theater – preserving a part of Clawson history. The new space will feature a bakery in the front and additional retail space for Leon & Lulu in the back.

Truly a big news day for Downtown Clawson!

Tuesday, October 4

Look for some excitement in town tomorrow morning as the Clawson High School Band marches to Leon & Lulu. Why, you ask? They are helping us show our excitement as L. Brooks Patterson holds a press conference to announce Clawson as the newest designated Main Street community.

Clawson joins thousands of communities nationwide that have adopted this proven revitalization program and management philosophy introduced by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

With the continued assistance of Main Street Oakland County the DDA will ensure we Preserve, Protect, Enjoy – Downtown Clawson!

Tuesday, September 27

Renovations continue at Renshaw Lounge. The addition is really taking shape now.

Friday, September 23

Jerry’s Famous Dogs opens for business at 247 E. 14 Mile Road

Saturday, September 17

Sadly, it’s the last day of business for Sprouting Tots Resale Shop. We’ll miss Jennifer and wish her the best.

Friday, August 12

Streets are clean, sidewalks are swept – we”re ready for the Car Show. Tomorrow is the big day as thousands of car buffs descend on downtown Clawson for the Lion’s Club 13th annual Down on Main Car Show.

Need more information? Go to the What’s Happening page and find Events, there is a page for the Car Show.

Wednesday, August 10

Welcome to our new website! Take a minute and browse through the pages.
New improved Business Directory will be here soon. We’re working out a few technical glitches

The Aug/Sep issue of the Downtown Destination newsletter hit email boxes today. Be sure to sign up to receive your copy and be in the know about downtown events.

Well, they all have their place, but Small Business Saturday is about remembering the hold that the small independent business has in our community and in our hearts.

Walking in to a small business in our downtown means the owner is probably there. They will probably remember your name or your face. They might remember your order last month or last year or, maybe, your favorite everyday meal order.

“How are the kids? Saw your aunt last week…..” The big box stores can’t compete with this level of concern for their customers.

Small Business Saturday is about remembering the independent businessperson that comes to work every day and struggles against all odds to keep the doors open. They pay taxes in our community. They support each other by purchasing from their neighbors – lunch from the local grill, custom work shirts from the downtown store, or carpet for their shop from the local dealer.

Small Business Saturday is when we show our support and appreciation to our local businesspeople for keeping the doors open and for making our downtown such a great place!

Did you know out every $100 spent in our downtown businesses, $68 stays in our local economy through taxes, payroll and related business expenditures? But spend it with a big box or national chain and only $43 stays local. And spend it on-line, well, unless that e-retailer is in Clawson…nothing stays  local.

Remember your downtown businesses this year. It’s a vote of support for our community!

American Express is offering an added incentive to Shop Small. Eligible American Express cardholders may register their card and receive a $25 credit on their statement for any purchase of $25 or more at a Small Business on November 26th. To see the details and register a card go to: http://www.facebook.com/SmallBusinessSaturday

Small Business Specials in Downtown Clawson

Wunderground
Wunderground Magic will be giving free magic tricks as our holiday gift to you for joining us at the shop.  These make great stocking stuffers for your young magicians.  It’s our way of saying “Thank you” for making us a part of your community.

Salon Oggi
30% off all services (new clients only)
30% off all retail items
Free gift with any gift certificate of $100 or more

Flipside Records
10% off all CD’s, DVD’s, Video Games & Toys

Black Lotus Brewery
20% off your bill when you show a holiday shopping receipt from a Michigan business

This year we have great treats and treasures too. And the best part? It will be safe for the kids with allergies too! See the Events page for all the details: http://downtownclawson.com/whatshappening

L. Brooks Patterson will hold a press conference announcing Clawson as the newest designated Main Street community in the Main Street Oakland County roster. The press conference will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 5 at Leon & Lulu, 96 W. 14 Mile Road, Clawson, MI.

The Clawson Downtown Development Authority will host the event and will put their own stamp on the affair with a party atmosphere. Downtown restaurants will supply tasting tables throughout the venue and the festivities will be launched in style as the Clawson High School Band comes marching in.

The Clawson DDA is very excited to reach this milestone. After two years in the Main Street Oakland County Mentoring Program the DDA is fully prepared to operate as a designated community and looks forward to the continued partnership with Main Street Oakland County.

When:       Friday, October 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Where:     Meet in the museum/library parking lot

Pre-registration is required and a $2.00 donation is requested for the 1 1/2 hour tour.
Call the Historical Museum today at 248-588-9169 to reserve your space.